wanted to say hi, i have has sle for 12 years now so many plus disorders along with it i don't like to dwell on it any more. I have grown to make the lupus live with me rathter than live with my lupus. I would like to be able to help any of you with positve thoughts and help if i can. don't let this get you down don't let this beat us were strong, lets tame the wolf.

:laugh:

rob

05-24-2009, 04:11 AM

Hello Annelou,

I'm Rob, and I was diagnosed with SLE five years ago. I'm 41 now. I live on the coast of Maine here in the US. I like your attitude. I especially like "let's tame the wolf". Never heard that before. Your experience and knowledge from 12 years of living with Lupus are welcome additions here. Welcome to our group, and please make yourself at home.

Rob

Angel Oliver

05-24-2009, 05:13 AM

Hello and welcome....what a fab attitude and so kind.Glad you found us.

love n hugs
Angel.xxxxxxxx

sits_inthe_corner

05-24-2009, 06:51 AM

Welcome annelou,

As angel said...you have a wonderful outlook.

I'm in nova scotia and not diagnosed. Lupus runs in my family. I have many of the symptoms, but my blood work is all over the place. Fortunately I am on medications that are helping me to control and cope. Plus I have learned to manage my stress.

Welcome to the site, it's friendly and supportive. Most folks are up beat, we all take turns hosting pity parties. Some one brings the cheese to go with the whine :))

I'm building for a good pity party myself...just not ready to vent it out yet lol.

Pearl

05-24-2009, 07:22 AM

Just wanted to wish you a warm welcome. Your positive attitude will help so many here who are suffering.

Wishing you well,

Jana

Delphinia981

05-24-2009, 07:38 AM

Welcome to the board! I'm a newbie both here, and with my diagnosis. I've found some great support and camraderie here...I have no idea that you'll find the same. Looking forward to getting to know you better!

mountaindreamer

05-24-2009, 08:24 AM

hi annelou,

welcome to our world-wide family. Your positive thoughts are shared by many here, and i look forward to reading your responses. I have found that "believing in the good" enables us to celebrate the good days, and it carries us through the bad days.

so glad you found our forum, and especially glad that you decided to join our family.

Saysusie

05-25-2009, 01:15 PM

Hello and Welcome Annelou :yes:
Thank you for your willingness to provide help and positive thoughts. I am so glad that you decided to join us! Like you, many of us live with Lupus as well as other overlappin/co-existing illnesses (that we don't wish to dwell on). However, being here for each other and providing support for each other is what makes us a family here. I truly hope that we can do that for you and that we can make sure that you know that you are never alone! Again....welcome!

Peace and Blessings
Namaste
Saysusie

joaney

05-25-2009, 05:01 PM

To Annelou,
I am very glad to meet you. I am also from Australia. I live in Melbourne, and I was diagnosed with lupus just over a year ago. Your positive attitude is something I need to adopt, so I'm looking forward to hearing more about you.
I hope you find your stay here as rewarding and supportive as I have. The people here are all really nice, and have some great advice to give.

Stay happy, and i'm looking forward to reading more of your threads.
Joaney.

wysiwyg

05-27-2009, 02:24 AM

wanted to say hi, i have has sle for 12 years now so many plus disorders along with it i don't like to dwell on it any more. I have grown to make the lupus live with me rathter than live with my lupus. I would like to be able to help any of you with positve thoughts and help if i can. don't let this get you down don't let this beat us were strong, lets tame the wolf.

:laugh:
Hi Annelou

From a fellow Aussie, I'm glad you have joined this site. Great attitude!! Yay!! Looking forward to a chat soon??
Wendy

KathyW1958

05-28-2009, 03:49 AM

Hi Annelou,
Welcome to the site. My name is Kathy. I have SLE and other A1's as well. I have had Lupus now for over 40 years. I love your attitude it is great. You have to have a good attitude or your are in trouble with this illness. I hope to get to know you. When everyone stands together we can beat this illness. God bless you hun and welcome to the forum. There are a lot of good folks that comes in here with very good information.

Hugs,
Kathy:yes:

lucky7

05-28-2009, 03:17 PM

WOO HOO to your GREAT attitude Annelou!!!!!! I put that foot forward as well!!!! I say you can only do what is within your power to do and what isnt, well, you learn to cope!:cute: WELCOME and im glad you found us!!!!